Gymnastics

Did you know that Nadia Comaneci (ROM) was the first-ever olympic gymnast to score a 'perfect 10'? That the bed on a trampoline is just 6mm thick? Or that the former Soviet Union is still top of the gymnastics medal table?

This book comprehensively explores all the gymnastic events in Olympic competition:

• Background history of the event.

• The rules of the event, and how the competitor wins.

• The skills and tactics.

• Clothing, equipment and the place where the event is held.

• The men and women who have made Olympic history.

• Great Olympic moments.

• Amazing statistics.

• “Did you know” facts – ranging from the heroic to the bizarre!